Published by Forces of Geek – 6/5/23

“Y’all act like white men can’t dunk.”

Myles Bullock’s Renzo states in a baffled tone when the crowd at a basketball tournament erupts as Jack Harlow’s Jeremy unleashes a dunk during a pivotal juncture in the big game.

In many ways, Renzo’s perplexed statement is a commentary on the past and present this film represents.

White Men Can’t Jump is a remake of the beloved 1992 sports comedy starring Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson. Fast forward 31 years, and now Sinqua Walls (Power) and fast-rising rap star Jack Harlow are the lead hoopers.

Jeremy (Harlow) and Kamal Allen (Walls) are two people who are hard up for money and team up to use their considerable basketball talents to make ends meet.

The means, however, is unstable, and a big win by the pair is needed to set things right for them and their loved ones.

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